#faculty
Kiyu Itoi糸井 貴夕
Associate Professor
Ph.D. in Education (Languages, Cultures, and Literacies), Simon Fraser University
Email : kiyu [at] fc.ritsumei.ac.jp (Replace "[at]" with "@")
Office Location : AC5303
Education History /
Work Experience
Ph.D. in Education (Languages, Cultures, and Literacies),
Simon Fraser University
M.A. in Education (Teaching English as an Additional Language),
Simon Fraser University
Specialization /
Research Interests
Research keywords
Internationalization of Higher Education, Translanguaging, Globalization of English, and Academic Discourse Socialization
Specialization / Research Interests
My research explores the challenges and dynamics of linguistic and cultural diversity, primarily in educational contexts. I have examined these topics in CLIL, EMI, and study abroad programs within the context of the internationalization of higher education. More recently, I have expanded my focus to global mobility, including working holidays and employment in global companies. My latest project investigates how media and ideology influence individuals’ decisions on global mobility, particularly to non-English-speaking countries like Korea and Japan.
Message to Students
As an educator and researcher, I wish to contribute to a society where people—regardless of their linguistic or cultural backgrounds—are respected, their voices are heard, and their strengths are valued and utilized. I believe that when everyone in a community feels comfortable and their abilities are recognized, new ideas and values emerge, making meaningful and positive change possible. I hope your time at GLA will be a fruitful learning experience where you discover your own strengths, recognize and appreciate those of others, and collaborate to shape new ideas that contribute to a better world. I look forward to seeing how you grow, explore new possibilities, and become a person who can make a difference in your own unique way in the globalized world. I would be more than happy to support you along the way!